2007–08 Edmonton Oilers season
| 2007–08 Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 4th Northwest |
| Conference | 9th Western |
| 2007–08 record | 41–35–6 |
| Home record | 23–17–1 |
| Road record | 18–18–5 |
| Goals for | 235 |
| Goals against | 251 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Kevin Lowe |
| Coach | Craig MacTavish |
| Captain | Ethan Moreau |
| Alternate captains |
Ales Hemsky Shawn Horcoff Steve Staios Jarret Stoll |
| Arena | Rexall Place |
| Average attendance | 16,839 (100%) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Dustin Penner (23) |
| Assists | Ales Hemsky (51) |
| Points | Ales Hemsky (71) |
| Penalties in minutes | Zack Stortini (201) |
| Plus/minus | Robert Nilsson (+8) |
| Wins | Mathieu Garon (26) |
| Goals against average | Mathieu Garon (2.66) |
The 2007–08 Edmonton Oilers season began on October 4, 2007. It was the Oilers' 36th season, 29th in the National Hockey League. This season also marks the debut of the Edmonton Oil Kings, a Western Hockey League expansion team purchased by the Oilers after the team spent several years attempting to buy and relocate any existing WHL team to the Alberta capital.
With major rebuilding necessary, the Oilers began the NHL free agency period on July 1, trading Joffrey Lupul and Jason Smith to the Philadelphia Flyers for defencemen Joni Pitkanen, left winger Geoff Sanderson and a third-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Petr Sykora, having become a free agent, left the Oilers franchise and signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jan Hejda, also a free agent, left for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Oilers made a call to Ryan Smyth's agent early in the morning on July 1 stating they were interested in making an offer. Smyth wound up signing with the Colorado Avalanche.
Goaltender Mathieu Garon was signed on July 3, 2007, as the backup to Dwayne Roloson.
It has also been reported that the Oilers had agreed to a contract with free agent Michael Nylander through his agent. While the Oilers were expecting a signed contract from Nylander and his agent, they later found out that he had signed with the Washington Capitals instead. The Oilers are currently pursuing their legal options on the matter.
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